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A10 WDB

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2003cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 WDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,003cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body and subframes are corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,408 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and shockabsorbers and coil springs an corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body chassis corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 133,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 130,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen got small chip in swept area

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 114,416 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,416 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,611 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 106,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 99,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,540 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A10 WDB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 WDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 WDB registered?

A10 WDB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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